What does Orleans mean?

Originally a French place name, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orl%C3%A9ans for details. Some states in the central United States were originally French colonies. French immigrants like to move their hometown names to the United States and add the word "new". Just like British immigrants moved the place name of Yorkshire, England to the United States, and added the word "new" to become new york. Don't forget your ancestors when you are young. So, you have to study history. Q: What does Orleans mean? It means counting yards!